Funding and Debt Specialist
atCentral Group
Key Responsibilities
Funding & Hedging Management
- Lead and arrange multi-currency fund-raising activities (short-term & long-term basis) with both local and international banking partners that match the right financing with financial requirements and comply with the Group sustainability policies
- Oversee derivatives transactions/portfolio and execute the hedging strategies/mitigation
- Develop a tactical approach that enhance the Group's currency & interest rate trading capabilities
- Prepare & settle inter-company loans and seek optimum funding choices and cost of capital for the Group companies locally and internationally
- Review terms and conditions in financial agreement and identify areas for improvement to maximize benefits and mitigate the risk to the Group
- Coordinate with financial institutions and internal parties for corporate document, company profile, credit process, loan document, loan utilization request, receipt & any related document
- Cultivate relationship with new & existing banks in a good faith
- Ensure accurate and timely planning, execute multiple activities in relation to banking and treasury activities simultaneously
- Collaborate with cross-functional units to provide financial insights and support for strategic decision-making together
- Ensure compliance with risk management protocols and stay informed on financial market trends and new financing structure
- Roll out and present accurate reporting system in relation to treasury activities to senior management and other stakeholders for strategic decision-making
Debt Capital Management
- Coordinate with external parties such as underwriters, legal advisor, registrar, bond representatives, credit rating agency, internal departments and other counterparties to complete bond issuance process
- Provide related documents for underwriters, legal advisor, registrar, bond representative, TRIS Rating, Thai BMA, sustainability consultant, second party opinion (SPO) etc as required from time to time
- Ensure the credit rating & monitoring process
- Prepare filing for bond issuance and also monitor bond outstanding & coupon payment
- Prepare report/document to ensure compliance to both internal & external parties and deliver to counterparties, submit compliance report, calculate financial ratio to SEC, upload latest financial covenant to ThaiBMA system etc.
- Perform other duties as assigned by superiors i.e. centralization of treasury management
Liquidity Management
- Closely oversee daily cash flow transactions/spending status and conduct complex analysis to execute the best liquidity management
- Work closely with business units to streamline how they manage/forecast daily/monthly cash flow/budget for centralizing liquidity with best practice to gain clearer visibility, so the Group can maximize the funds more efficiently for working capital & debt requirements and avoid unnecessary financing cost
- Prepare cash requirement plan and ensure effective funding management
- Manage cash balance to ensure adequate liquidity for operational requirements while optimizing the investment yields on cash surplus
- Contribute to the development and execution of cash management strategies and improve operational efficiency at the Business Units level
- Pioneer the adoption of advanced analytical tools, solution processes and policies for cash forecasting, based on current business condition & past performance
- Keep abreast of the latest financial trends, financial technologies, regulations and best practices
- Maintain & develop banking relationship to ensure effective cash management practices are in place
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or higher in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Engineer or a related field
- Minium 3-5 years of experience, preferably in banking & finance & corporate treasury (funding, capital allocation, liquidity)
- Confidence and proven experience in managing short-term and long-term financing, derivatives, cash management, bond
- Strong understanding of financial instruments
- Excellent project management and leadership skills (able to work well under pressure and deadline)
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities in a smooth/diplomatic manner
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with different levels of employees and handle multiple priorities in a timely manner
- Strong team player (with minimal supervision), trustworthy & proactive
- Result-driven mindset, keen to take up new challenge
- Self-starter with good initiative and high motivation
- Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Experience required
- 3 years
Salary
- Negotiable
Job function
- Distribution / Logistics
- Management
Job type
- Full-time
Company overview
In recent years, Central Group has expanded its global presence, notably acquiring several prestigious European department stores, including Selfridges in the UK and KaDeWe in Germany. This strategic expansion underscores the group's ambition to become a significan ...
Why join us: “A business is only as good as its people. That is why at Central Group we continually invest in people to build a business culture that thrives on Innovation, Customers, Relationships, Alliances and Ethics.” Because of the quality and commitment of our people i ...
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Performance bonus
- Pension Fund
- Professional development
- Transport Allowance
- Overtime pay
- Education Allowance
- Maternity leave
- Learning & Development Opportunities

